Slab Contrasted Abgi 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' and 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, confident, workmanlike, retro, impact, readability, print feel, solidity, heritage, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, compact counters, heavy serifs.
A heavy slab serif with a broad footprint and strongly built letterforms. Strokes are low-contrast overall, with thick, block-like slabs and mostly squared terminals; several joins show gentle bracketing that softens the otherwise robust geometry. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, giving the font a dense, emphatic color in text. The lowercase shows a traditional serif structure (double-storey a and g), while numerals are weighty and firmly grounded, matching the dominant horizontal slabs.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can work well in editorial layouts, packaging, and identity systems that benefit from a solid, vintage-leaning slab serif presence, and it is especially effective for labels, signage, and bold typographic treatments.
The tone is sturdy and assertive, with a practical, no-nonsense voice. Its bold slabs and compact interiors create a vintage, press-like flavor that feels confident and slightly rugged rather than delicate or refined.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, readable slab serif for impactful display typography, balancing hefty slabs with slightly softened transitions to stay approachable. The forms prioritize presence and consistency across text and numerals, aiming for a classic, print-forward look with modern solidity.
At display sizes it reads with strong, poster-like impact; in paragraphs the tight counters and heavy serifs create a dark texture and pronounced rhythm. The overall impression is consistent and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with a deliberate emphasis on stability and presence.